American Legion is located in Oklahoma City, OK. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Legion is a 501(c)(19) and as such, is described as a "Post or Organization of Past or Present Members of the Armed Forces" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, American Legion generated $565.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $457.8k during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT VETERANS OF THE US ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO UNDERPRIVILEDGED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY HOSTING CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS AND THROUGH ROYALTIES AND COMMISSIONS ON SALES.
BOYS STATE - TO PROVIDE THE MEANS TO GIVE PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION IN THE MECHANICS OF GOVERNMENT TO BOYS OF HIGH SCHOOL AGE, AND TO HELP INSTILL IN EACH BOY A PRESENT SENSE OF OBLIGATION TO HIS COMMUNITY, TO HIS STATE, AND TO HIS NATION.
CONFERENCE CONVENTIONS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Haugh Adjutant | Officer | 40 | $50,000 |
Robert Chisolm Directordistrict Commander | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Jack Sikes Directordistrict Commander | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
George Wooden Directordistrict Commander | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Art Corralles Directordistrict Commander | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Lee Cathey Directordistrict Commander | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $304,853 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $32,665 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $565,177 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $92,678 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $46,938 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $24,514 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,929 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $78,363 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $169,584 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,610 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $15,144 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $457,760 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $222,934 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,746 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $7,489 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $244,169 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,059 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $352,785 |
| Total liabilities | $353,844 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | -$109,675 |